10 of the Best Mechanics Toys and Tools for Children This Christmas 2017 Model

10 of the Best Mechanics Toys and Tools for Children This Christmas 2017 Model

Publish on 2/12/2017

1. K'NEX

K'NEX is one of the world's most popular mechanical toys for children. For this reason, it will continue to be one of the best mechanics toys and tools for the foreseeable future

2. Crayola Crayon Carver

The Crayon Carver from Crayola allows your kids to personalize their crayons by etching words or symbols into the wax whilst tracing plastic tiles.

Etching can begin once crayons are placed in the shielded work area and tiles are arranged for the desired text or symbol. Given the nature of this toy, your child's safety is of the utmost importance. 

3. Lego

Yep, just Lego. It is one of the best mechanics toys and tools and any set will do, to be honest. Depending on your child's age you might want to consider whether to choose between Duplo, regular Lego or Lego Technic etc.

4. Meccano

Hot on the heels of Lego comes this golden oldie. Meccano has long been a fantastic toy for teaching children of all ages the basics of mechanics in a fun and informative way.

Parents and children can both enjoy the building experience together as the either follow instructions or use their own imagination. 

5. Melissa and Doug Wooden Railway Sets

Wooden train sets have been popular toys for children for many decades. You may well have fond memories of your own from your youth. Melissa and Doug are some of the latest incarnations of these but are built to a very high quality and great design. 

6. Magformers in Motion

Magformers are one of the more unique gift ideas on the market. Basic sets are targeted at children around the age of 3 but they do provide more complex kits for older children.

7. Battat Take-a-Part Toys

Battat toys are fantastic for teaching younger children about the ins and outs of assembling vehicles. Children get the chance to assemble and disassemble a wide range of vehicles from planes to cars and many more.

8. Build your own internal combustion engine

Here' one for older children. Why not have your child develop a real sense of achievements by assembling their own working model of a 4-cylinder engine. It even comes with ignition sound effects!

The kit comes with step-by-step Haynes Manual style diagrams for assembly. As they build the simplified model they will learn the basic mechanics of a working engine.

9. Kidzlabs Catapult Maker

Who can argue with a working catapult toy? Surely one of the best mechanics toys and tools ideas for Christmas, ever. OK, you may need to lay down some strict rules about where they can use it, but they'll have a wail of time making it.

10. Introduction to engineering

Last but by no means least on our list of best mechanics toys and tools is this one. Want to teach your children how stuff works? Perhaps its time for a fun introduction to the basics of engineering? This kit will teach them about flying machines, boats, land vehicles, levers, forces, and pulleys.